Author: Dorron Blumberg

Broward Health’s Kelly Keys was recognized for her contributions in healthcare today at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Perspectives on Florida’s Healthcare and Excellence in Healthcare Awards. Keys received the chamber’s award for Excellence as First Responder. Keys is the manager of emergency preparedness for the healthcare system. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing, and is a registered nurse. Keys is also a Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator III. 

 November 7, 2019 – Orthopedic surgeon and researcher Lionel E. Lazaro, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high-quality medical care to patients of all ages, as part of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Lazaro specializes in Sports Medicine, Hip Preservation.

November 7 2019 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has once again been named an ‘A’ hospital for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. This is the second consecutive cycle that Wellington Regional has earned the highest rating from the independent review group.  

November 7, 2019 –  In a state where the minimum hourly wage is $8.46, Memorial Healthcare System has chosen to increase the minimum it pays employees to $12.00 an hour. Those who were already making between $12-14.81/hour will also be given a raise. It’s a direct investment of $4.3 million by the healthcare system into its staff that will positively impact 2,200 people, more than 15% of Memorial’s workforce.  

November 7  2019 – Good Samaritan Medical Center is honored by the Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Florida Department of Health, for being one of 19 delivery hospitals in the state of Florida achieving the national Healthy People 2020 recognition.  One objective of this program is to reduce cesarean section deliveries for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.